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DR WILSON'S VISIT TO WASHINGTON (5-8 OCTOBER)
HONG KONG
Agreement
1.
Chinese attitude SO far sensitive.
Treading very
carefully in Hong Kong.
Both sides fully committed to
implementation of the agreement.
Joint Liaison Group
2. First meeting of Joint Liaison Group got off to a good
start. Agreement on (a) working methods and (b) ADB.
3. GATT, as we expected, more difficult. Will pursue at
next meeting.
4.
Broached subject of treaties.
800 separate treaties to consider. a sub-group to deal with them.
A massive task, with over
Will propose creation of
Land Commission
5.
Dealing with largely technical
technical matters. Good degree of
cooperation.
Basic Law
6. Chinese have created Basic
Basic Law Drafting Committee, and Basic Law Consultative Committee
Kong.
Crucial area is Government
being established in Hong
structure. Important that
Chinese remain receptive to Hong Kong views.
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